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Date BBQ Sauce


CHEF: JILL BORDELON MUNIR

Medjool dates add the perfect sweetness and spices in this barbeque sauce. This is a great recipe if you are cutting refined sugar. It is Paleo friendly. You can add as much heat spice that you want and really perk it up. Perfect for a BBQ.


Serving : 25

Vegetarian : Yes



INGREDIENTS


· 6 medium Roma tomatoes

· 1 medium onion, chopped

· 2-3 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded (optional)

· 4 cloves garlic

· 2 tablespoon olive oil

· 1 cup water

· 6 ounces of tomato paste

· ½ cup cider vinegar

· 3 pitted whole Qatari Medjool dates

· ½ teaspoon dry mustard

· ½ teaspoon Cajun spices

· ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

· ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

· ½ teaspoon ground cumin

· ¼ teaspoon sea salt


STEPS:


STEP 1: Preheat oven to 425°F.

STEP 2: Line a baking pan with foil.

STEP 3: Place tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, and garlic in pan; drizzle with olive oil. STEP 4: Roast 15 minutes until lightly charred.

STEP 5: In a large saucepan put the roasted vegetables and remaining ingredients. STEP 6: Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

STEP 7: Simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

STEP 8: Blend with a handheld blender, immersion blender or food processor until smooth. STEP 9: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating.



 

Method

Stove Top and Oven

Total Time

60 minutes

Chill time

1 hour

Cooking time

20 minutes


Nutritional Facts

Calories.

Fat.

Carbs.

Protein

24

1g

4g

1g


Jill Bordelon Munir


Owner of Pure Eats Co.

Qatar's First 100% Gluten

and Dairy free Restaurant. https://pureeatsco.com/

Must read; A Date with Dates - Heenat Salma Farm link here


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